Department of Defense Recognizes UAMS’ Nathan Johnson, Ph.D.
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program in the U.S. Department of Defense recently recognized Nathan Johnson, Ph.D., with the Patriotic Employer Award.
Medical News
UAMS Part of Clinical Study Exploring Blood Pressure Instability Treatment for People With Spinal Cord Injury
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is recruiting candidates experiencing symptomatic blood pressure instability following chronic spinal cord injury for a worldwide clinical study involving a new medical device intended to manage the instability.
Myeloma Patient, Family Credit UAMS for His Improved Outlook
Chris Seab has come a long way since his myeloma diagnosis, and the future looks better every day.
Jennifer Ivy Named Director of UAMS Schmieding Kids First in Springdale
UAMS Schmieding Kids First in Springdale has a new leader. Jennifer Ivy has stepped into the role of director, bringing nearly a decade of experience with the Kids First program and a career-long passion for early childhood development.
Jeannette Shorey, M.D., and Lindsay Thomas Pledge $1 Million to UAMS to Create College of Medicine Scholarship Fund
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) received a $1 million estate gift pledge from Jeannette “Jan” M. Shorey II, M.D., former associate provost for faculty, and Lindsay McFaddin Thomas to the UAMS College of Medicine to create the Shorey Family College of Medicine Scholarship. “For many decades, UAMS has been…
College of Pharmacy Class of 2030 Dons White Coats
White coats symbolize the beginning of a long journey for new pharmacy students, which can carry a lot of emotional weight. The UAMS College of Pharmacy’s incoming Class of 2030 didn’t show any nerves, though, as they donned their coats for the first time. The ceremony was held Friday, Aug. 28, at the Connor Performing…
Expansion of Doula Workforce, Statewide Collaboration Leading to Positive Impact on Maternal Health in Arkansas
The rapid expansion of Arkansas’ doula workforce is playing a vital role in improving maternal and infant health outcomes across the state, according to researchers from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation.
College of Public Health Student Serves as Guest Editor for Themed Research Collection
Benjamin Momo Kadia, a doctoral student in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health epidemiology program, was part of a guest editorial team for a study that focused on youth stunting.
UAMS to Host Popular Girlology® Puberty Session in Northwest Arkansas on Sept. 20
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host Girlology® on Sept. 20 to help girls face puberty with greater confidence. Girlology® will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. at Asbell Elementary School, 1500 N. Sang Ave., in Fayetteville.
VFW Auxiliary Donates $25,000 to UAMS Cancer Research
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute recently received a $25,000 donation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Auxiliary to support cancer research. As Arkansas’ only academic cancer center, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute supports groundbreaking research in cancer biology, prevention and population…